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Advantech WLAN-9100 Manual

Advantech WLAN-9100 Manual

11mbps wireless lan access point
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Date of Issue: Jan.1. 2001

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  • Page 1 • Date of Issue: Jan.1. 2001...
  • Page 2 Advantech Co., Ltd. Information provided in this manual is intended to be accurate and reliable. However, Advantech Co., Ltd. assumes no responsibility for its use, nor for any infringements upon the rights of third parties which may result from its use.
  • Page 3 For the safety reason, people should not work in a situation which RF Exposure limits be exceeded. To prevent the situation happening, people who work with the antenna should be aware of the following rules: 1. Install the antenna in a location where a distance of 20 cm from the antenna may be maintained.
  • Page 4 Advantech has come to be known. Your satisfaction is our number one concern. Here is a guide to Advantech’s customer services. To ensure you get the full benefit of our services, please follow the instructions below carefully.
  • Page 5 If you think you have a defective product, follow these steps: 1. Collect all the information about the problem encountered (e.g. type of PC, CPU speed, Advantech products used, other hardware and software used etc.). Note anything abnormal and list any on-screen messages you get when the problem occurs.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction..............1 1-1 Features and Benefits ................1 1-2 Specifications .........Bł d! Nie zdefiniowano zakładki. 1-3 System Configurations ................3 Chapter 2 Hardware Installation............ 4 2-1 Product Kit ....................4 2-2 System Requirements ................. 4 2-3 Mechanical Description................

  • Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Chapter 1 Introduction The WLAN-9100 is an efficient bridge between wired and wireless local area networks. It brings with it the advantage of network expandability and mobility for users. The WLAN-9100 is fully compliant with the IEEE 802.11(b) 11Mbps Wireless LAN standard, and features powerful functions such as: high-security WEP40 protection, a self-diagnostic configuration utility, Web management, SNMP and more.

  • Page 8: Specifications

    ¡ 1.2 Specifications Product WLAN-9100 Wireless LAN Access Point Wired Interface 10/100 base T (RJ-45) Serial Port DB9 RS-232 (configuration port) Wireless Interface 11Mbps Wireless LAN Modulation DSSS (CCK, DQPSK, DBPSK) Operation Frequency N. America/FCC: 2412~2.462 GHz (11 channels ) Europe CE/ETSI: 2.412~2.472 GHz (13 channels)

  • Page 9: System Configurations

    Wireless Infrastructure In a wireless infrastructure, the WLAN-9100 acts as a bridge. The Access Point connects the wireless clients together. The WLAN-9100 Access Point acts as a center point for all wireless communications. This would increase efficiency of the communications since the wireless adapters do not need to be within direct range of each other.

  • Page 10: Chapter 2 Hardware Installation

    1. An AC power outlet (100~240V, 50~60Hz) which supplies the power for the Access Point. 2. A 10/100 Base-T (UTP) Ethernet cable drop. Note: (Only if you want to re-configure the WLAN-9100 Wireless LAN Access Point instead of using factory default configuration…) A PC with an available RS-232C port runs the configuration program.

  • Page 11: Mechanical Description

    The WLAN-9100 Wireless LAN Access Point supports two types of Ethernet ports: RJ-45 MDI daisy-chain port (labeled “MDI”) and RJ-45 MDI-X station port (labeled “MDI-X”). To connect the WLAN-9100 to a hub, use the MDI port; to connect the WLAN-9100 to a computer/station, use the MDI-X port.

  • Page 12: Hardware Installation

    Survey and Access Points Browser utility (The utilities included with the wireless PC Card) to choose a proper placement for your WLAN-9100. Typically, the best location to place your WLAN-9100 at your site is the center of your wireless coverage area. Try to place your mobile stations within the line of sight.
  • Page 13 Connect the power adapter to the power socket on the WLAN-9100, and plug the other end of the power into an electrical outlet. The WLAN-9100 will be powered on and all five indicators on the top panel will flash in sequence to test the functionality of the indicators.
  • Page 14 Installed on your Windows 95/98/NT desktop computer, the Windows-based utility “Access Point Manager” provides a user-friendly interface. The Access Point Manager enables you to configure all of your WLAN-9100 on the network more easily than ever before. The following gives instructions guiding you through the installations of the Access Point Manager utility.
  • Page 16 Firmware Version. MAC Address: It is a hardware identification number that distinguishes the unit from others. You will see the number on the label located on the bottom of the WLAN-9100. Frequency Domain: The regulated operating frequency per country. Firmware Version: Displays the firmware version that is equipped with your hardware.
  • Page 17 Statistics The statistics tab contains three of the following items for you to monitor the Ethernet and Wireless network traffic. Ethernet: You may monitor the TX/RX on the wired network. Wireless: You may monitor the TX/RX of the wireless network. -11-...
  • Page 18 Wireless Error: This item offers detailed information on error wireless packets that the AP receives and transmits. Receive: Packet FCS Errors: The number of wireless packets that fail during FCS transmission (Frame Check Status when accessing the wired network. No Buffer: The number of wireless packets that the AP ignores due to insufficient memory. Received WEP Errors: The number of wireless packets that have WEP encryption errors.
  • Page 19 AP name: In this entry field, you may enter any name. This will enable you to manage your WLAN-9100 with more ease if you have multiple Access Point on the network. AP mode: You may select the operation mode for your WLAN-9100.
  • Page 20 ESSID: The ESSID is a unique ID given to the Access Point. Wireless clients associating to the WLAN-9100 must have the same ESSID. The ESSID can have up to 32 characters. Channel: You may select any of the available channels as an operational channel for your WLAN-9100.
  • Page 21 Confirm Change field to make the new setting take affect. IP Address: To enable remote access to the WLAN-9100 using Telnet, you must assign an IP address to the Access Point. You may also assign other related Internet addressing options, such as subnet mask or gateway address.
  • Page 22 WEP: The WLAN-9100 Wireless LAN Access Point allows you to create up to 4 data encryption keys to secure your data from being eavesdropping by unauthorized wireless user. To activate and set the WEP keys, do the following: ¡ From the WEP encryption item, pull down the menu and it will list three options: Disable –...
  • Page 23 With the Access Control Table enabled, you can authorize wireless units to access the WLAN-9100 by identifying the MAC address of the wireless devices that are allowed access to transmit data. To create or edit the Access Control Table, do the following: Go to the Access Control tab and select “Enable Access Control”.
  • Page 24 Use the following buttons to manage the Access Control Table: Add – to enter MAC addresses of authorized wireless devices one at a time. Edit – to change the entries in the table if you enter the incorrect MAC address. Remove –...

  • Page 25: Using The Web Management

    2. Enter the IP address of your WLAN-9100 in the Address field (e.g. http://192.168.1.1). You will have access to the Access Point Web Pages of the access point. 3. Enter the password to login to the WLAN-9100. The default password is default. The main page will show up.
  • Page 26 The Access Point main page contains two items for you to manage your WLAN-9100. Information General This item displays the general information of the WLAN-9100 such as the MAC address, Frequency Domain, and Firmware Version. -20-...
  • Page 27 Statistics This item displays the Ethernet and wireless network traffic. Configuration General You may make the settings on the WLAN-9100 as ESSID, channel, AP mode, RTS threshold, fragment threshold and password. -21-...
  • Page 28 You can set up 4 encryption keys but choose one key to encrypt your data. Access Control The Access Control Table enables you to restrict wireless stations accessing the WLAN-9100 by identifying the MAC address of the wireless devices. -22-...

  • Page 29: Using The Console Mode

    1. Attach the 9-pin or 25-pin connector of the RS232 cable to the COM port on your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the RS232 cable to the RS-232 port on your WLAN-9100. 3. From the Start menu, select Program Files and open the Terminal program.
  • Page 30 Select the Com port and click OK. £ ¤ 5. Set the port settings to 57600 bps, 8 data bits, no parity, no flow control. Click OK. -24-...
  • Page 31 6. The WLAN-9100 console screen appears when the connection has been established. 3-2-1 Basic Commands The following are the commands provided for configuring the WLAN-9100. In loader mode, i.e., no valid firmware in the Access Point, only the commands with an asterisk (*) are provided.
  • Page 32 Display the statistical values of the operation of the WLAN-9100, for example, association status, LAN/WLAN interface load, etc. passwd [ clear] Change the password of the WLAN-9100. The clear option is used to delete the existing password if you miss it (This option is only available in RS232 console). -26-...
  • Page 33 ping ip_addr [num_pings] [data_size] Ping (ICMP echo) to an ip_addr host with optional num_pings times with optional data size in a length of data_size. List the configuration information. Set apname | channel | essid | rts_threshold | frag_threshold | ip_address | ip_netmask | ip_gateway -27-...
  • Page 34 ESSID as Your Network. Remember that, a ‘save’ command is required for changes to take effect. Always reset your AP with the “Reset” command. The following is a list of parameters you can make changes on the WLAN-9100. Parameter Description...
  • Page 35 "file upload" function of your terminal emulation program to upload a new firmware file (ap.img) to the Access Point. Upon completion, always remember to type the 'reset' command for running the WLAN-9100 with the new firmware.
  • Page 36 The 'auth' command contains sub-commands that allow you to manage the access control (MAC address filter) of the WLAN-9100. The access control table consists of a list for you to control the accessibility of any wireless stations or repeaters. The sub-commands are listed below: mode open | allow: set the access control mode.
  • Page 37 | set | list The 'wep' command contains sub-commands that allow you to manage the data encryption (WEP, wired equivalent privacy) function provided with the WLAN-9100. The sub-commands are listed as follows: mode disable | wep40 | wep40opt: set the access control mode. The following are the definition of each data encryption mode.
  • Page 38 Note: Your new WEP settings will take effect after resetting the WLAN-9100. -32-...

  • Page 39: Chapter 4 Troubleshooting

    Chapter 4 Troubleshooting If you have trouble using the WLAN-9100 Wireless LAN Access Point, the starting point to troubleshoot the problem with your Access Point is looking at the LED activity of the Access Point. The following is “LED Error Table” provided to assist you in diagnosing and solving operational problems.
  • Page 40 WEP keys: If data encryption is activated, always remember to set WEP keys exactly the same on the Access Point as are on the wireless stations. Access Control: Make sure that the MAC address of your WLAN-9100 is not included in ¡...

  • Page 41: Appendix A Network Configuration

    Appendix A Network Configuration The 11Mbps Wireless LAN products support the same network configuration options of the legacy Ethernet LANs as defined by IEEE 802 standard committee. The 11Mbps Wireless LAN products can be configured as: ¢ Ad-Hoc for departmental or SOHO LANs ¢...
  • Page 42 ¢ Infrastructure Fig An Example of Infrastructure Wireless LAN The 11Mbps Wireless LAN devices provide access to a wired LAN for wireless workstations. An integrated wireless and wired LAN is called an Infrastructure configuration. A group of wireless LAN PC users and an Access Point construct a Basic Service Set (BSS). Each wireless-equipped PC in this BSS can talk to any computer in the wired LAN infrastructure via the Access Point.
  • Page 43 Fig The effective Transmission Range -37-...
  • Page 44 -38-...

  • Page 45: Appendix B Glossary

    Appendix B Glossary Access Point - An internetworking device that seamlessly connects wired and wireless networks. Ad-Hoc - An Ad-Hoc wireless LAN is a group of computers each with wireless adapters, connected as an independent wireless LAN. Backbone - The core infrastructure of a network. The portion of the network that transports information from one central location to another central location where it is off-loaded onto a local system.
  • Page 46 RTS Threshold – Transmitters contending for the medium may not hear each other. RTS/CTS mechanism can solve this “ Hidden Node Problem”. If the packet size is smaller than the preset RTS Threshold size, the RTS/CTS mechanism will NOT be enabled. Web Management - Network management by using web browser connecting to the target devices.

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